So, what would be the best printer for refilling today...

[turbguy]

Stay with Precision Colors.

 

[James Mike]

I wonder why the TS5020 is so inexpensive. I actually picked up two to add to my reserve. Why? 270/271 and the availability of ARCs and rear feed.
I have not tested them but hope they are not lemons.

Do realize they do NOT HAVE USER REPLACEABLE printheads. Hence lower cost. This is the reason. I found out afterwards when I did open it up but did not fire it up.

Are they coding the print heads to the printer ? They looked to be removable atleast in the case of the ts5050

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccDUI6cjoOU

 

[PeterBJ]

It seems the print head is user replaceable. Here is an instruction from Canon USA. The type number for the print head is QY6-0089. Here is a British supplier. In the US Canon is probably the best supplier.

 

[Patrick Hughes]

The Epson Eco Tank printers are excellent as they are designed specifically for refilling. Only difference is you do not replace the ink cartridge....just add ink to the printer when required. The ink comes in bottles epson 664. Usually works out less expensive than inkjet cartridges.

Epson EcoTank Printer Range:

ET-14000
ET-16500
ET-2500
ET-2550
ET-2600
ET-2650
ET-4500
L355
L555
ET-4500